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The Chimes

Katie Tuttle premieres undergraduate senior art show

A corner wall of photographs depicts the art supplies stored in Tuttle's home.
“Remnants” focuses on the act of blessing others through the difficulty of letting go.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer April 14, 2023

This week in the Green Art Gallery, senior art major Katie Tuttle premiered her senior show, “Remnants,” which focuses on the what the artist terms as her “fundamental commitment toward freedom” from her years of collecting art supplies, books and jewelry. Tuttle noted that this is “not freedom...

Millions receive federal loan relief

Millions receive federal loan relief
Former and continuing students will be eligible for partial, if not full, loan forgiveness.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2022

On Aug. 26, the Biden Administration announced a three-part plan to provide loan forgiveness to millions of students and graduates around the country. According to Forbes, student debt totals an estimate of $1.75 trillion, attributed to around half the population.  The debt forgiveness plan will...

A snapshot of Biola’s finances during COVID-19

A snapshot of Biola’s finances during COVID-19
Biola is managing to stay afloat in the midst of a pandemic that has left many financially unstable.
Lacey Patrick and Natalie Willis February 15, 2021

Despite higher enrollment rates than expected last year, Biola has cut expenses and downsized staff in order to combat the financial stressor of the coronavirus pandemic. Even with the lack of housing revenue, the university is managing to withstand a financially challenging season. FINANCIAL IMPACT...

Graduate school can wait

Graduate school may cause students to avoid exploring the career world. 
Joining the workforce before graduate school is more beneficial for long-term success.
Tori Apodaca November 22, 2019

At Biola University, about one-third of students are in the graduate program. According to Statista, a leading global business data platform, from 1950 to 2019 there was a significant increase of about 40% in the number of people earning a master’s degree per year in the U.S.  As the end of undergraduate...

Declining enrollment forces administration to get creative about funding

Declining enrollment forces administration to get creative about funding
Biola is working to increase student affordability through raising scholarships and endowment.
Russell Spacy, Freelance Writer April 29, 2019

College decision day, May 1, is the day high school students make their final college decisions. College affordability is an ever present factor in a student’s college decision, with many prospective students looking at both a school’s sticker price and scholarship offerings. A yearly drop in undergraduate...

Students report troubles with housing rental service

Courtesy of Melanie Kim
Students express concern over the company's alleged mistreatment to renters.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) November 20, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. “DO NOT RENT A HOUSE FROM THEM. I don’t want any college students to be affected by them. Spread the word,” the post read in part. 2018 alumna Hannah Curran took to the Facebook group Overheard@Biola on Oct. 18 to express her concerns...

ParaBrands aims to impact the world through fashion

ParaBrands aims to impact the world through fashion
Two students launch an awareness project through their new clothing brand.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 16, 2018

Two creative students are expressing their ideas through their new clothing brand, ParaBrands. The company, which had a soft launch this fall, aims to bring awareness to both societal issues and Christian perspectives. THE LAUNCHSophomore business administration major Nick Rumer was the one to come up...

Learn valuable life lessons before exiting Biola

Learn valuable life lessons before exiting Biola
Instead of hoping for great opportunities, students should seek persistence, ingenuity and life experiences.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor October 17, 2018

Graduation is one semester away, and for many plans for what comes next are already beginning to hatch. Graduate students are looking for Ph.D. opportunities and funding. Undergraduate students are looking for jobs, graduate schools and funding. Even doctoral students are looking for opportunities, such...

The Bird House: a new perspective on community living

The Bird House: a new perspective on community living
Biblical studies professor opens up his home for undergraduate discipleship opportunity.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 24, 2018

When choosing a housing option for the year, not many students consider living on the same property in a community with their professor. But that is exactly what seven bible students are doing this year. Professor of New Testament Kenneth Berding and his wife Trudi have opened up their home and their...

Board funds online programs to ease tuition burden

The benefits of Biola LEARN.
Funding to expand new courses and convert current classes.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2018

The Board of Trustees approved $4.8 million for additional funding to develop online programs  to better serve post-traditional undergraduate students and reduce future tuition increases. RESPONDING TO A GROWING DEMOGRAPHIC The funding will go toward hiring additional full-time faculty, developing...

Graduation changes bring new design

Graduation changes bring new design
Fall commencement comes with new ceremony structure.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer December 6, 2016
Fall commencement comes with new ceremony structure.